Deontay Wilder vs. Zhilei Zhang: Heavyweight showdown set for June 1 in Riyadh
Edo Man Deontay Wilder is poised to make his return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash scheduled for June 1 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The bout is set to be a part of the undercard for the Dmitry Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev contest for the undisputed light heavyweight championship.
Both Wilder and Zhang are aiming to reestablish themselves in the competitive heavyweight division following recent decision losses.
After suffering defeats to Joseph Parker in Riyadh, the two fighters are eager to bounce back and prove themselves once again.
The fight between Anthony Joshua and Demetrius Wilder was initially anticipated, but plans were disrupted when Joshua secured a convincing victory over Wilder in December.
Instead, Joshua went on to deliver a stunning knockout victory against Francis Ngannou, while Parker also emerged victorious over Zhang in their recent encounter.
Rather than opting for conventional comeback routes, Wilder and Zhang have chosen to face each other in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown.
The winner of this bout will likely position themselves for future significant matchups in the heavyweight division.
With Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk set to square off for the undisputed heavyweight title on May 18 in Riyadh, boxing fans can anticipate an exciting period ahead with multiple compelling matchups on the horizon.
